When construction is completed, the station’s entire structure will be updated and there will be another 2,600 square feet of space. Plans also indicate the station will have new living quarters and a larger parking lot.
The tribe has often donated equipment to public safety forces in Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage. On Thursday, Tribal Council members announced a donation of six sets each of wildfire and structural gear, including coats, pants, goggles, boots and gloves, for the half dozen newly hired and trained firefighters the department was able to bring on board after securing a federal grant last year.